Marbled Fruity Porridge

Here's a good old fashioned way to get you through, not only long cold winter days, but some of those very challenging days when you start up a new business venture and face all sorts of knocks downs. Da, dah, oats to the rescue!

Enjoy all the health benefits of oats (a great source of carbohydrate and protein) and ensure you get some of your 5-a-day fruit and veg intake with this tasty take on traditional porridge.

The low glycaemic index (GI) of the oats means that the nutrients in this recipe will be absorbed and digested more slowly, releasing energy slowly - helping you feel fuller for longer and reducing the likelihood of energy dips throughout your working morning.

Low fat and delicious! Much better than the boring oats I've been having lately ...

Prep time: 2 minutes

Cook time: 5 minutes

Serves 1

50g porridge oats

350ml semi skimmed milk

1 tbsp fruit compote or puree

Fresh fruits such as raspberries

Total cost: £0.95 Cost per serving: £0.95

Place the oats and milk in a small saucepan and bring to the boil, simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir through the puree to create a marbled effect. Top with fresh fruit to serve.

Hints and Tips

Try a variety of fruit purees or compotes and mix and match with your favourite fruits and what is in season. For extra sweetness add a little more fruit puree or compote.

Nutritional Information

Nutrient

Per portion

Per 100g

Calories

373

84

Protein

19

4

Fat

10

2

of which Saturated Fat

10

2

Carbohydrate

55

12

of which sugar (all naturally occurring sugars)

18

4

Salt

Sodium equivalent

Trace

Trace

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